I'm brand new to pack rafting, only been out twice in my new boat so far. I bought this anchor, http://www.nrs.com/product/1646/shrimp- ... oat-anchor. I haven't tried to use it yet but it looks like it will work well. If I'm fishing on the river I'm sure I'll just jump out and wade but I figure the anchor will work well if I'm in a lake with a slight current or if the wind is blowing me around.

While fishing out of my raft, the winds would blow me through the honey-holes all too quickly. Being a sailor by trade, I remember learning about these things in class even though I've never actually used one. Picked one up but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Good to know about it in any case.